Manchester City cemented their status as FIFA Club World Cup favorites with a commanding 5-2 victory over Juventus, securing top spot in Group G with a perfect record of three wins. The Premier League giants showcased their attacking prowess, exposing Juventus’ defensive vulnerabilities in a thrilling match at Camping World Stadium.
City’s Ruthless Attack Overpowers Juventus
City struck early, with Jeremy Doku opening the scoring in the 9th minute, finishing a precise move orchestrated by a superb through pass from new signing Rayan Aït-Nouri. Juventus hit back quickly, capitalizing on a rare error from City goalkeeper Ederson, whose poor clearance gifted Teun Koopmeiners an equalizer.
The lead was restored in the 26th minute when Matheus Nunes delivered a low cross, inadvertently turned into his own net by Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu. City’s dominance continued as Erling Haaland marked his 300th career goal, bundling in a close-range effort assisted by Nunes just before halftime.
In the second half, Phil Foden extended City’s lead in the 69th minute, poking home after Savinho tapped a Haaland cross into his path. Savinho then sealed the rout with a stunning strike, crashing the ball off the crossbar from the edge of the box. Dusan Vlahovic pulled one back for Juventus in the 84th minute, but it was too little, too late.
City’s Perfect Group Stage
With this victory, Manchester City became the only team to emerge from the group stage undefeated, having previously beaten Wydad AC (2-0) and Al Ain (6-0). The result ensures they avoid heavyweights like Real Madrid in the last 16, where they will face Group H runners-up Al-Hilal on July 1 in Orlando.
Juventus, despite the loss, advance as Group G runners-up and await their last-16 opponent, potentially Real Madrid, depending on Group H outcomes.
What’s Next?
City’s scintillating form, bolstered by the return of Rodri and standout performances from Doku, Haaland, and Savinho, signals their intent to claim the Club World Cup title. Juventus, meanwhile, will need to regroup defensively to compete in the knockout rounds. Fans can catch all matches live on DAZN, with City’s next clash set to be a must-watch.